HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/15/2025 09.B. Distributed at the MeetingDistributed at Meeting:
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Amended Crosswalk Proposals
1. Require MUTCD-Complaint Colors Only
a. Add under "Design"
i, "Ali paint colors used must conform stickily to the standard color
specifications defined in the most recent edition of the Manual on
Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Use of non-standard colors
may be deemed non -compliant"
2. Require Crosswalk Designs to Mimic Standard Ladder or Parallel Line
Templates
a. Add under "Design"
i. "To maintain consistency wit citywide safety standards, decorative
designs must conform to one of the cities pre -approved crosswalk
templates (parallel lines or ladder -style markings) using geometric
patterns only
3. Pavement Engineering Test Requirements
a. Add under "Pavement Condition"
i. "Prior to approval, pavement surfaces must undergo engineering analysis
by the Public Works Department to confirm suitability for decorative
treatments. Results must demonstrate optimal surface bonding
conditions and no degradation risk."
4. Restrict Applications to Neighborhood Councils or Official City
Commissions Only
a. Amend "Applicant" section:
i. "Only official neighborhood councils or City -Established Boards and
Commissions are eligible to apply for decorative crosswalk permits"
5. Annual Public Safety Impact Study
a. Add new section under "Approval Process"
i. "All decorative crosswalks must be reviewed annually through a public
safety impact study conducted by the City Traffic Engineer. Any design(s)
that cause(s) documented visual distraction, driver hesitation, or public
complaint may be removed immediately"